Program Overview

Game Design and Development (B.S.)

The Game Design and Development program is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that focuses on the art, design, and technical aspects of game development.

Program Description

The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in game design principles, game programming, and game development pipelines. Students will learn about game design documentation, game balancing, and player psychology, as well as programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python.

Program Requirements

• Completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours
  • 40 credit hours of general education courses
  • 50 credit hours of core game design and development courses
  • 30 credit hours of elective courses
• Maintenance of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

Admission Criteria

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• SAT or ACT scores (optional)
• Portfolio review (for students with prior game design or development experience)

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Game Design and Development program are as follows:

• $10,000 per semester (full-time)
• $500 per credit hour (part-time)

Research Areas

The program focuses on the following research areas:

• Game design and development pipelines
• Game programming and software engineering
• Human-computer interaction and player psychology
• Game art and animation

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Game Design and Development program can pursue careers in:

• Game design and development
• Game programming and software engineering
• Game art and animation
• Game production and project management